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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
7
Amusements page previews The Craving a five reel feature at the Grand tonight famous for its phobic art and deluxe visuals. It promises no drink scenes and shows delirium diminished by frivolity except for war moments with striking bottle imagery and champagne bottle girls. Also on bill Tom Mix in Rough and Ready and Fighting for Millions with Fri matinee and night and Sat show.
Mabel Normand stars in Mickey a lively tomboy whose seven reels unfold with realism and humor The Secret Garden features Lila Lee in a India to England tale of class intrigue and salvation Also on program is Roscoe Arbuckle in The Sheriff a four act vaudeville comedy at the Victory Theater.
The Paramount Photoplay The Traveling Salesman shown at the Middlesex this city’s? week is a superb antidote for the blues with lively scenes and strong players. Bob Blake is invited to sit in during the course of several developments. Also a comedy travel picture and four acts of vaudeville offered.
Captain L M Brooks called on business in Hartford last evening. Mrs O Morrell takes a job with C J Bates and Son. Miss Richardson returns to Room IV duties after illness. Several youths plan to attend the Wheel club dance in Deep River. H L Wilson of Hartford was a cue caller yesterday. A Vance given by old company H in Speed's Hall Friday evening February 28. A good time assured.
Cromwell February 27 Red Cross workers plan a meeting at the home of Mrs Hallock Friday afternoon at 2 30 for sewing and tea A Newberg has returned home after a visit with relatives in Long Island Miss Margaret Kenlock of East Leominster Mass is visiting at the home of her aunt Mrs Tiffany Lind The Sunshine Sewing Circle will meet this evening at the home of Anton Olson on New Lane Try a Press Want Ad.
A medical alert urges drinking a glass of real water with phosphate each morning before breakfast to flush liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this inside bath washing prevents toxins and improves mood energy, warning of smoky health and constipation if neglected.
Burial notes include John W. Mook at Winthrop cemetery and Horace P. Denison service at Fountain Hill. Visits from Captain Proal Judson to parents and other local residents plus a town hall dance by Incar Wheel club. A sailor wedding in town to Mrs Adelle Comstock and a mock accident report involving a silent cop. Grand March at 9 with five piece orchestra.
In Rocky Hill on Friday a public dance will be held at Grange hall while a box supper drew a large crowd from the town. A Junior Four Minute Man spoke at Rocky Hill High School in Portland with students from Marlboro Portland Middlefield Durham Cromwell Berlin and East Hampton. Three judges presided over the contest organized under the State Board of Education.
S H Kellogg returned to New Britain after a few days in town. Nelson Webster shingled his Norwich avenue house. George B Miller rode the R F D route while D B Murray suffered a severe cold. A Tip-Top hall basketball game features C B C versus Colchester High with dancing afterward. Miss Josephine Keshler and Joseph Smith wed at St Andrews church with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. C J Le Tender gains W O W members as Ray Squires travels out of town.
Funeral services for Harry B. Bailey were held at Niel Faartoft's residence with Rev. William C. Knowles officiating. Interment followed in Haddam cemetery. Middlesex Lodge I.C.C. of East Haddam served as bearers. Mourners included Mrs. H. N. Ventres and sister Mrs. Eliza J. Gilbert who have been visiting Hartford.
In Tumsinville Arkansas a store proprietor overhears a tale of two men from Straddle Ridge who swapped mules and now accuse each other of skinning the other. The onlookers joke that they should trade as both fear further deceit.
Mr and Mrs Charles I Saunders and son Russell return to South Manchester after visiting the Welches. Philip LeBates of Startford visits the Baroni home. State Guards drill in Essex town hall. Mrs Bert R Clarke visits Lyme. Edward Johnson discharged from service returns to Essex. Axel Larsen hired at Ivoryton keyboard factory. Mrs Howard Morton visits. Mrs Emily Deming returns from Stamford to near Midale Cove. Mrs Vinal of Mystic visits sister Mrs Martin Wright. Harry Powers employed at Pratt Read Co factory in Deep River. Dauntless club repairs on lower Main street. Loyal Circle of King’s Daughters food sale Friday at Riverview hall.
Moodus crowds attend a Methodist chapel social and supper. Nellie Griffin visits Middletown relatives and returns home. George Spencer travels to Hartford. Ruth Olmsted takes a house dress job. Mrs. Emley attends an automobile show in Hartford. William Lyman family visits Middletown. Jolly Boys masquerade at the Continental draws many from nearby towns. Mrs. Alena Cook returns from Hartford. Mrs. G. M. Smith visits Hartford and attends events with Nellie Clark. Mr. Smith returns from New York business trip and automobile show. Beckwiths also in Hartford midweek.
Mrs Albert Dudley visits Hartford and Bristol this week while Mr and Mrs Leslie Dickinson stay with Mrs Susan Buell. Dickinson discharged from the navy. plan to move to Ivoryton. Nettleton family to return to Clinton from New Haven. John Lane discharged and at Liberty Street home. Annual assembly dance at Morgan hall on Friday Feb 28. Clinton Volunteer Company receives 25 from Horatio Kelsey Inc for recent fire efforts. Booths travel from Palmer Mass for a death in the family. Carl Woodstock returns to work at Bradly Smith Co New Haven after illness. Westbrook Hall Friday Night. Vivian Martin in Her Country First and a comedy advertisement.
East Haddam daily life roundup. Clarence Spencer returns from Camp Devens. Samuel Bartman may buy the Fred Mack place from Frank Allanio. Howard Brooks of Providence visited family here. Residents attended a Moodus masquerade ball. autos stalled at the local garage after engine trouble. Capt. F. A. Clarke and Mrs. B. D. Clarke were in Middletown. Funeral attendance for Harry B. Bailey noted, the bridge gang of the highway department present. Local residents Wilbur Tracy, J. Haly, Henry Baer, and William Russell appear in various visits and health updates. Anton Peck recovers from grippe. Rudolph Hoffman kin from Middletown visiting. Arthur Frebbins seeks working oxen. Miss Abbie Hoffman aids care of Marshall Miner. J. P. Martin at a Tobacco Growers meeting in Hartford. Walter M. Gillette delivered hay in Tylerville. February ends with a free current offer from Central Conn. Power & Light Co.
The Con gregational church will hold its mid week gathering Thursday at 7 30 PM instead of Friday. The pastor will present a short preparatory lecture and Miss Helen Riche will lead the Christian Endeavor segment of the meeting.
Mothers are urged to keep Cascarets in the home as a remedy for children showing signs of illness. The ad touts fewer sicknesses and less worry, claiming Cascarets safely remove poisons from the liver and bowels, restoring health after a cold or stomach upset.
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